Zelensky gives Lukashenko ultimatum over drone-guiding equipment: Ukraine threatens action
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a seven-day ultimatum to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Friday, demanding the removal of communications equipment in two border regions that Kyiv alleges Moscow is using to guide drone strikes against Ukrainian cities. Speaking at a NATO summit in Brussels, Zelensky warned that if Minsk fails to act within a week, Ukraine will take unilateral action to dismantle the infrastructure itself.
Zelensky specified that signal relay stations in the Gomel and Brest regions—both bordering Ukraine—are being used by Russian forces to steer attacks on Ukrainian civilians. “A week will be enough,” he told reporters, adding that the equipment’s presence makes Belarus complicit in Russia’s war effort. Reuters could not independently verify the claims . The ultimatum escalates tensions between Kyiv and Minsk, which has allowed Russian forces to stage operations from Belarusian territory since 2022.
The warning came as Ukraine intensified its drone campaign against Moscow, striking the Russian capital for the second time in a week. On Thursday, Ukrainian drones targeted the outskirts of Moscow, sending plumes of smoke over the city and prompting air raid alerts. Ukrainian officials framed the attack as a demonstration of Kyiv’s growing ability to project force deep into Russian territory, a shift that has raised questions about the war’s expanding frontlines .
Russia’s Defense Ministry acknowledged the strikes but downplayed their impact, stating that air defenses had intercepted most of the drones. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that European attempts to negotiate from a position of strength would fail as aerial warfare between Moscow and Kyiv intensifies .
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military credited its drone units with helping to repel numerically superior Russian forces on the front lines. Gert Kaju, head of the defense readiness department at Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, told local media that drones had become a critical tool in countering Russian advances, allowing Ukrainian troops to target enemy positions with precision .
Zelensky’s diplomatic push continued in Brussels, where he met with NATO leaders to press for additional military support. “We have the means to put Russia on a path where diplomacy is the only choice,” he said, underscoring Kyiv’s determination to shift the war’s dynamics .
The ultimatum to Lukashenko adds a new layer of volatility to the conflict, as Belarus remains a key Russian ally. Analysts warn that any Ukrainian military action on Belarusian soil could provoke a broader confrontation, further destabilizing Eastern Europe.
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